Tactile Mobility News
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Automotive software innovations: Tactile Mobility's Grip Map
Tactile Mobility, an Israeli software company specializing in tactile data and virtual sensing technology, has won multiple awards in the 2024 Just Auto Excellence Awards. The company was recognized in the Innovation, Product Launches, and Safety categories for its Cloud-Enhanced Global Grip Map. This innovative solution provides real-time data on road conditions, enhancing driver safety and vehicle performance. The Grip Map uses software algorithms and vehicle sensor data to estimate tire grip levels and road friction gradients, offering a significant improvement over traditional methods. The technology was showcased at EcoMotion 2023 in Tel Aviv, highlighting its potential to reduce weather-related accidents and improve road safety.
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Tactility sensors could resolve self-driving safety concerns | Automotive World
The article discusses the decline in public trust towards autonomous driving technology, as evidenced by the annual Mobility Confidence Index from JD Power and the Michigan Institute of Technology. Consumer confidence in autonomous driving has decreased from 42% in 2021 to 37% in 2023. This decline in public sentiment poses a significant challenge for the automotive industry, which has already been experiencing numerous disruptions such as electrification and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology.
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Why Monitoring Tire Health is a Game-Changer for OEMs - Tactile-Mobility
Tactile Mobility is introducing cutting-edge tire health monitoring technology that promises to revolutionize the driving experience by enhancing safety, reducing costs, and maintaining driver engagement through real-time information. This software-based solution bridges the gap between Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and customers, providing crucial insights into tire health and fostering post-purchase interaction. The technology addresses the limitations of current hardware-based solutions and offers proactive tire maintenance, leading to optimized tire utilization and safety. The benefits include early detection of tire issues, cost savings, and reduced environmental impact. The technology also enables OEMs and tire manufacturers to engage customers effectively, influencing future purchasing decisions.
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Best Software Mobility Partner 2023 - Tactile-Mobility
Tactile Mobility, founded in 2012, specializes in tactile data sensing and analysis for the automotive and mobility industries. The company has developed patented tactile sensory systems that collect and analyze data related to the interaction between tires, roads, and other surfaces. This technology aims to enhance road safety by providing real-time data to drivers, helping vehicles adapt to changing conditions. Tactile Mobilitys solutions are highly customizable, allowing seamless integration into various vehicle types. The company is poised for significant growth with the launch of L2+ and L3 vehicles, leveraging its innovative technology to revolutionize the automotive industry.
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Nexteer & Tactile Mobility Honored with CES 2023 Innovation Award for Road Surface Detection & Early Intuitive Warning Software - Tactile-Mobility
Nexteer Automotive, in collaboration with Tactile Mobility, has been honored with a CES 2023 Innovation Award in the Vehicle Tech & Advanced Mobility category for their Road Surface Detection & Early Intuitive Warning Software. This software enhances vehicle safety by enabling real-time road surface detection and early warning communication to drivers through steering feel. The recognition highlights the innovative and collaborative efforts of Nexteer and Tactile Mobility in advancing vehicle safety and performance. The CES Innovation Awards program is an annual competition that honors outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology.
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Porsche, Goodyear investing in Israeli startup Tactile Mobility
Haifa-based autotech startup Tactile Mobility has raised $27 million in a Series C funding round led by Delek Motors. The funding will be used to support the growing demand for Tactiles sensing technology and data offerings. The company plans to expand into new segments among vehicle manufacturers, Tier-1 suppliers, insurers, and tire manufacturers. Tactile Mobility generates, collects, and processes data from in-vehicle sensors to provide actionable insights in real-time. The funding will enable the company to bring its innovative solutions to more markets and enhance cities worldwide with its insights. Tactile Mobility works with road authorities, municipalities, and vehicle manufacturers globally.
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טאקטייל מוביליטי החלה למפות את תנאי הדרך בכבישי ישראל - Techtime - חדשות אלקטרוניקה והייטק
טאקטייל מוביליטי החלה למפות את תנאי הדרך בכבישי ישראל בשיתוף עם יוניון מוטורס, היבואנית של רכבי טויוטה בישראל. המיפוי יתבצע באמצעות מאות רכבי טויוטה שיצוידו בתוכנת החישה של טאקטייל, המאפשרת להסיק מאחיזת הכביש על תנאי הדרך. המידע יוכל לשמש עיריות וחברות בטיחות לשיפור תחזוקת הכבישים ולספק התרעות על סכנות בכביש. טאקטייל פיתחה טכנולוגיה המאפשרת לרכב לקבל מידע תחושתי על מצב הדרך ואחיזת הרכב על הכביש, והיא חתמה הסכם מסחרי עם ב.מ.וו להטמעת התוכנה בדגמי הרכב שלה.
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Tactile Mobility Appoints Tech Veteran Shahar Bin-Nun as Chief Executive Officer
Tactile Mobility has appointed Shahar Bin-Nun as its new CEO. Bin-Nun brings over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business development to the company. Tactile Mobility has achieved significant milestones in the past year, including a major commercial agreement with BMW, a proof of concept with the City of Detroit, securing additional funding, and winning various tech awards. Bin-Nun will play a key role in scaling up the company and expanding its presence in the mobility industry. Tactile Mobility is collaborating with OEMs and Tier 1s, such as BMW, Porsche, and Nexteer Automotive, and has partnerships with road authorities and municipalities globally. The company recently announced two new products - UX/UI mapping capabilities and tire tread depth measurement.
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Tactile Mobility Joins Forces with Major World Cities to Minimize Road Accidents this Winter
Tactile Mobility is partnering with cities globally to enhance road safety during winter months. The companys tactile sensing and data technology provides real-time insights on road conditions, grip estimation, and distress locations at a lower cost than existing methods. Many cities rely on outdated practices to monitor road conditions, and Tactile Mobilitys technology offers a more efficient and cost-effective solution. The companys technology utilizes vehicles built-in sensors to collect and analyze road condition data, which is transformed into SurfaceDNA™. This data is visualized on real-time maps and transmitted to vehicles, improving their grip level estimation and promoting safer driving. Tactile Mobility recently conducted a proof of concept with the City of Detroit and a major automaker to demonstrate the power of tactile technology. The company is already working with multiple OEMs, road authorities, and municipalities.
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Tactile Mobility Secures Strategic Investment from Nexteer Automotive and The Group Ventures to Support Growing Demand for Tactile Virtual Sensing and Data
Tactile Mobility has secured funding from Nexteer Automotive and The Group Ventures, bringing its total funding to over $20M. The company plans to use the funds to support the growing demand for its sensing technology and data offerings, expand its go-to-market operations, and strengthen its traction among vehicle manufacturers, insurers, and tire manufacturers. Tactile Mobilitys software collects data from vehicles non-visual sensors and provides actionable insights in real-time. The company has partnerships with road authorities, municipalities, and vehicle manufacturers, including BMW and Porsche.
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BMW upgrades its smart vehicle capabilities with Tactile Mobility collab
Israeli startup Tactile Mobility has secured a commercial partnership with BMW Group to embed its software tech in BMWs Next-Gen fleet of vehicles starting in 2021. Tactile Mobility develops technologies that provide vehicles with a comprehensive feel of the road, enhancing driving performance and safety. The partnership with BMW marks the beginning of a new era in autonomous driving. Tactile Mobilitys software suite utilizes non-visual sensors to collect and analyze data about vehicle/road dynamics, enabling smart and connected vehicles to analyze road conditions and improve driving performance. The integration of Tactile Mobilitys software into BMWs vehicles acknowledges the promise of tactile sensing and data in the automotive industry. Tactile Mobility was founded in 2012 and has global operations with leading OEMs and municipalities.
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Porsche to Incorporate Israel-based Tactile Mobility Tech in Future Cars
Porsche will implement technology developed by Tactile Mobility in its future vehicles. Tactile Mobility develops technology that analyzes data from car sensors and enables autonomous vehicles to get a feel of the road. The technology can also provide information about the vehicles condition. Tactile Mobility raised $9 million in funding, with Porsche and Union Tech Ventures leading the round. The partnership aims to make Porsche vehicles smarter, more enjoyable to drive, and safer to drive. In other news, CEVT announced open innovation programs in Tel Aviv and Oulu to test solutions on their developed products.
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Tech Company Developing Tech so Cars can Feel the Road - CloudWedge
Israeli startup Tactile Mobility is developing a new type of sensor for self-driving cars that can feel the road surface. The sensors, part of the companys SurfaceDNA and VehicleDNA products, can pick up on variables such as road friction and surface moisture, which are not available from visual input. The company sees these sensors as complementing, not replacing, the visually-based sensors currently used by self-driving cars. The technology could also be used to provide more accurate routine maintenance warnings by monitoring wear-and-tear on the engine and tires. Tactile Mobility expects to see their system in use within the next two years.
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Tactile Mobility and HERE Technologies Partner to Increase Access to and Commercialize Tactile Data
Tactile Mobility and HERE Technologies have announced a partnership to release and commercialize Tactile Mobilitys unique tactile virtual sensing data on the HERE Marketplace. This partnership will expand Tactile Mobilitys commercial reach to automotive and municipal customers seeking tactile data. Tactile Mobilitys software utilizes a vehicles built-in sensor data to calculate valuable information on vehicle-road dynamics, enabling safer driving. The company will contribute over 10 terabytes of road condition data to the HERE Marketplace. This partnership will allow automakers and municipalities to access and purchase Tactile Mobilitys data for various industry needs.
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Porsche invests in Israeli auto tech firm Tactile Mobility
Israeli automotive technology startup Tactile Mobility has secured $9 million in funding from Porsche, Union Tech Ventures, and previous investors. The company plans to use the funds to further develop its technology and data offerings, as well as expand marketing operations. Tactile Mobility develops software that allows smart and autonomous vehicles to feel vehicle-road dynamics and road conditions using non-visual sensors. The company also crowdsources data to create a representation of each vehicles characteristics and a road conditions and hazards map layer. Tactile Mobility is collaborating with manufacturers like Ford and Porsche, as well as municipalities and road authorities in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
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Tactile Mobility Selected From Among 500 Companies to Participate in Startup Autobahn
Tactile Mobility has been selected to join the upcoming cycle of Startup Autobahn, Europes largest innovation platform powered by Plug and Play. The program connects industry-leading corporations with innovative tech companies in the mobility industry. Tactile Mobilitys unique software collects data from a vehicles non-visual sensors to provide actionable insights in real-time, enhancing vehicle intelligence and safety. The companys participation in Startup Autobahns Program 6 recognizes its leadership role and solution capabilities. The program will culminate in July 2019 with an EXPO Day where startups and corporate partners will showcase their joint projects.
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https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/news/sensor-fusion-autonomous-vehicles-interview-tactile-mobility-ceo-nisenbaum/
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Tactile Mobility Showcases First-ever Comprehensive Tactile Data Solution for Road Authorities and Municipalities
Tactile Mobility is demonstrating the importance of combining vision-based data with tactile data to develop better and safer autonomous vehicles and cities. They are showcasing a road conditions mapping solution at the NVIDIA GPU Technology Conference in Tel Aviv. The solution leverages Tactile Mobilitys AI platform and the NVIDIA DRIVE platform, providing real-time hazard detection and correction, as well as better informed road repair. The combination of tactile data and visual automotive data produces more robust and reliable mapping and real-time auto responses. Tactile Mobility aims to make safer mobility and smart cities a reality by enhancing vehicle performance through the integration of tactile sensing.
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Israeli startup helps self-driving cars 'feel' the road
Tactile Mobility, a Haifa-based startup, has raised $10 million and is working with five car manufacturers, including Ford, to develop road sensing technology for autonomous vehicles. The company has also partnered with the city of Haifa to equip 10 municipal vehicles with its software, allowing them to collect data on road conditions. Tactile Mobilitys software analyzes data from a vehicles sensors to provide actionable insights and improve the vehicles context. By enabling autonomous vehicles to feel the road, the technology aims to enhance their ability to navigate highways and ramps. The software can disengage autonomous mode and hand control back to the driver if road conditions become hazardous. Tactile Mobilitys road sensing technology has the potential to make self-driving cars faster and safer.
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Tactile Mobility Launches Tactile Sensing and Data Analytics for Superior Driving With $9 Million Raised
Tactile Mobility, a tactile data company for the transportation industry, has officially launched its tactile sensing and data analytics platform. The launch includes the announcement of five paid Proof of Concepts (POCs), additional funding of $9 million, and the appointment of CEO Amit Nisenbaum. The companys unique software collects data from a vehicles non-visual sensors and analyzes it to provide actionable insights in real-time. The data is also used to create crowd-sourced mapping for accurate road condition updates. Tactile Mobility has already collected over ten million kilometers of road data and has signed POCs with major OEMs, including Ford. The company aims to play a significant role in shaping the future of autonomous vehicles and ride safety.
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Reinventing the Wheel: Auto Conference to Showcase Israeli Startups
Calcalist will lead an Israeli delegation to the Paris Motor Show, showcasing Israeli auto and mobility technologies and innovation. The event will bring together industry professionals and feature conferences, presentations, and pitch sessions. Partners involved in organizing the event include Connecting Leaders Club, Israeli Bank Hapoalim, and accounting firm KPMG. The event will provide opportunities for Israeli startups to meet with major business clients and international capital funds. The article highlights several Israeli tech executives and entrepreneurs who will be attending the event. The Paris Motor Show is one of the largest auto shows in the world, and over 1.2 million visitors are expected to attend. The event will focus on Israeli technologies and innovation in the automotive industry.
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